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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Nadiyka Gerbish, a Ukrainian writer and podcaster. Show more
Farming Today
06/11/23 Future bleak for fruit and veg growers, bird flu prevention on farm
11 minutes
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The future for fruit and veg growers is bleak, according to a House of Lords report out today. Show more
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Conversational voices of those inspired by birds. Avian vet Richard Jones introduces a strange tale from his surgery involving the gyr falcon, the world's largest falcon. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Noo Saro-Wiwa, Michael Wood and George Magnus discuss China – its culture and economy – and its relations with Africa, with Tom Sutcliffe Show more
Woman's Hour
MP rape allegations, Mothers' march, Melissa Caddick
57 minutes
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An un-named Conservative MP has been accused of rape several times. Show more
Dr Chris van Tulleken explores why we eat what we eat, what it's doing to us, and the planet, and who's pulling the strings Show more
Could we be on the verge of a new 'age of the train'? Evan Davis and guests discuss the resurgence of long distance and sleeper trains in Europe. Show more
You and Yours
Student landlords; NS& I woes; Holiday trends
53 minutes
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We talk to a landlord who has been in the business of renting properties to students for the last 23 years, but is pulling out and selling up because of high mortgage rates. Show more
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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Alistair Macbeth was a vegan fire-breather who lived in a van. This is the story of how he parked his van in a field in the Peak District and ended up becoming a dairy farmer. Show more
The Bull’s Bonfire Night goes with a bang, and Alan is feeling the pressure. Show more
Dame Judi Dench talks to John Wilson about her pivotal moments performing Shakespeare on stage and screen. Show more
Russell Davies is in the chair as the first set of semi-finalists for 2023 take a step closer to the prestigious title Brain of Britain Show more
Sheila Dillon presents more stories from the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2023. Show more
How to Play
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony with Anna Lapwood and the London Mozart Players
28 minutes
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Organist Anna Lapwood and the London Mozart Players invite us behind the scenes as they prepare to perform Saint-Saëns spectacular Symphony No 3 for orchestra and organ. Show more
Aleks Krotoski explores a story which sought to be forgotten, but wasn't. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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Six O'Clock News
06/11/2023 The UN has urged Israel and Hamas to end the violence in Gaza
30 minutes
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The secretary general said the territory has become a "graveyard for children"
Paul Sinha tests a Bridgwater audience on the theme of 2023. Show more
Relationships are tested at Grange Farm, and Jazzer has reservations. Show more
Front Row
Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem, Judi Jackson, the rise of the Ghanaian art scene
42 minutes
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Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem on her stage debut; the new Arts Access Scheme; Ghana's art scene and live music from jazz vocalist Judi Jackson. Show more
Journey of a Lifetime
On the Trail of Algerian Exiles and Pacific Settlers
28 minutes
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French-Algerian journalist Chahrazade Douah retraces the steps of Algerian ancestors exiled thousands of miles from their North African home to the Pacific Islands of New Caledonia Show more
Analysis
Can the UK afford a mental health crisis?
28 minutes
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Is poor mental health amongst young people affecting the economy? And how should employers and policymakers respond? Show more
Kirsty Young talks to Steve Coogan about class, sobriety and embracing his eccentricities. Show more
Noo Saro-Wiwa, Michael Wood and George Magnus discuss China – its culture and economy – and its relations with Africa, with Tom Sutcliffe Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Pro-Palestinian protest march should go ahead as planned, says organiser
45 minutes
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Surviving deadly smog in India's capital
Two councils on how they deal with people sleeping rough in tents
Donald Trump testifies at his trial for fraud
The Lovecraft Investigations
Ep 6 - The Haunter of the Dark
13 minutes
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Kennedy and Byron are back at the Blake House in Suffolk. What did they miss on their last visit? Show more
Documentary adventures that invite a closer listen. The story of a young man's search for safety, from Sierra Leone to Strasburg. Show more
In a tattoo studio in Glasgow’s west end, ex-service men and women go to reflect, celebrate and come to terms with their lives in the military, all while under the artist's needle. Show more
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Professor Sir David Cannadine explores political fame and image by looking at how an object or prop can come to define a political leader. This time - Lord Rosebery's race horses. Show more
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